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Update: We are really happy that our shop found a low mileage used transmission. It's amazing how nice this car drives now. It drives like it's new. The transmission is silky smooth. It gets about 2 mpg better. So maybe the old tranny was "dragging" or wearing a clutch that finally broke apart? Being a bit nuts, I have changed the fluid 3 different times since it was installed to get most of the old fluid out...the shop I had used had also serviced it before handing it over to us. Now the plan is to change the fluid every 10000 miles. Everything aft of the flywheel is newer (newer starter, differential, etc). Anyway, the shop removed the old transmission pan for giggles. According to them there were many large chunks of metal laying around up in the screen area. Guys, thanks again for all your help!

Max pressure when cold will make the tire pop? What? First of all, it's okay to put the pressure up a little. I am happy with 4 psi more than stated on the door but never over the max stated pressure of the tire. There are a lot of opinions on tire pressure. My previous Volvos had 2 pressures on the fuel door, one soft ride at about 29 PSI and one economy at 36 PSI. I liked economy the best for handling and fuel economy. If you like the soft ride, stick with the door jamb pressure. If you want more, incrementally raise the pressure in all your tires until you're satisfied with the ride and handling. If you go too far, you may lose traction in the wet. Second, you can put the pressure up to max pressure when cold...then drive all day long. You're tire won't blow up. That's why it states "max pressure cold" on the sidewall. This is calculated by the tire manufacturer with allowance for the air pressure to increase when hot.

Yes. They will work. Just avoid the STI ones. They aren't the same.

Sent one to abeauch & Ozified, should be in your emails soon.

Um, have you tried taking some oil out? I have had success with a $4 hand pump that goes onto gear oil bottles, but using it with the suction-hose stuffed into the dipstick hole and pumping some out to get the level right. And if this doesn't work, search nasioc for Uncle Scotty's Cocktail....it's very nice.

No need to flush it out. Just make sure you've driven it for a few miles to get the fluid hot so it drains out easier, and is more likely to take contaminants with it.

I think a novice can replace them. Do a search on spark plug replacement. There have been a few write ups on the procedure on this board. IMO, the wires, if they're original, should be replaced now as well.

Misfire cylinder #2. Maybe you need new spark plugs and/or spark plug wires? When was the last time you did that?

gwar28: check your email. Just forwarded a report to ya!

Sent a report to your email...should be there in a few minutes.

The master cylinder probably is the offending party.

My 2002 does this when I go to certain gas stations. I don't know why. It hesitates and misses until the computer figures out what's going on. I think it happens when you switch grades, or brands of gas...but it happens so rarely now because I've stuck with the same gas station. I know that certain stations here have ethanol added, and others dont. Maybe its the particular fuel density because of the temperature or pressure oe the addition of ethanol or other additives. I know that fuel's density can change with temp, and a sudden change might throw off something? These are just wild a** guesses. If mine hesitates, it goes away after a couple miles.

Something's afoot with the ABS. If the light stays on, there is a fault or malfunction in the ABS. You may want to have a good Subaru shop check it out.

Fixed under warranty...excellent! Glad it worked out well!

I occasionally get a short high pitched squeal from the passenger or driver's door seal near the mirrors when a strong gust of wind hits me just right. This only happens on the highway around 65-75 mph on gusty/windy days. If this is what's happening, then I wouldn't worry about it.

If you added the $1.50 bottle of Subaru cooling system conditioner when the WP-99 advisory/campaign came out from Subaru, then your car is covered to 100,000 miles for head gasket failure.

And yeah, we changed our minds on selling it now. We're keeping this car.

The Subaru shop, that I take my Subarus to, found a used tranny! 2wd tranny out of a 1994 Legacy with, get this: 39000 original miles! Wife is happy. The car, hopefully, should be on the road again sometime next week.

The mirror isn't bent down is it? No other things causing it to allow air in? I had an annoying whistle that was fixed by very carefully pulling up on the mirror slightly to bend the mirror mount back to where the door properly sealed. How much is a new seal? If it's not too expensive, just replace it. If it's beyond your budget this is my ghetto method: Get black silicone rtv and thick plastic sheeting (I used zip-lock bags cut to size). Liberally spread the silicone on the problem seal. Put one layer of plastic on the sticky silicone. Shut the door. Wait overnight, open the door, and carefully pull off the plastic. Sprinkle a little bit of talcum powder on the silicone and drive it to see if you fixed it. This method lets the silicone mold to the irregular shape of the door and frame. It worked on an old Volvo of mine and if you don't go nuts with the silicone, the fix is almost invisible.

My 2002 was manufactured in September 2001 and SOA said the same thing about my headgaskets. Mine was made after the "production change" that fixed the issue. Being paranoid, I still put the $1.50 bottle of Subaru goop in it at the last cooling system service.

I had a cv boot rip and sling grease all over the exhaust. Check the inner boots. If not, then you're like me...messy: Filling transmission fluid through that little hole and spilling it.

Thank you for all your help. This board is awesome. I tried adjusting the bands according to the haynes manual and nothing changed. I have given up and now I am trying to source a used transmission for it. If I do that, we will be buying a lower mileage used car or minivan for my wife and selling the 93. My wife loves that 93 so much that she's actually quite bummed. She said that she's never been really attached to a car like this before. Funny how an car can get into our emotions...I can relate to her, I've had an attachment like that to a couple of my previous cars.

Great to hear of a simple remedy. Glad it worked out. I always replace my headlights or brake lights or whatever pairs there are together. My thinking is that the pairs of bulbs all have about the same useful life, were installed new at the factory, used about the same amount, and therefore, if one fails the other matched pair is about to go soon.